Circular No. 03/2011/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health stipulates National Technical Regulations concerning the fortification of food with micronutrients, specifically Magnesium and Iodine. This Circular takes effect from August 1, 2011.
Key points
- The Food Safety Agency, units under the Ministry of Health, Heads of Provincial Health Departments, and related organizations and individuals → must implement this Circular
- QCVN 3-5:2011/BYT → stipulates the fortification of food with Magnesium
- QCVN 3-6:2011/BYT → stipulates the fortification of food with Iodine
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Ensuring food safety, providing essential micronutrients for consumers.
- Negative impact: May increase production costs for businesses using micronutrient fortifying substances.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To which types of food does this Circular apply?
This Circular does not specify particular types of food but applies to the fortification of Magnesium and Iodine in food.
What must businesses do to comply with this Circular?
Businesses must comply with national technical regulations regarding the fortification of food with micronutrients (Magnesium and Iodine).
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from August 1, 2011.
Which entities are responsible for implementing this Circular?
The Food Safety Agency, Heads of units under the Ministry of Health, Heads of Provincial Health Departments, and related organizations and individuals.
How does this Circular regulate the fortification of food with micronutrients?
This Circular stipulates national technical regulations concerning the fortification of food with Magnesium and Iodine, specifically QCVN 3-5:2011/BYT and QCVN 3-6:2011/BYT.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing national technical standards for substances used to fortify food with micronutrients
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THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006 and Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations; The Governmenthas issued detailed regulations on the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;
Pursuant to the Ordinance on Food Safety dated August 7, 2003 and Decree No. 163/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 7, 2004 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Ordinance on Food Safety;
Pursuant to Decree No. 188/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 27, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
At the proposal of the Director of the Food Safety Administration, the Head of the Science and Training Department, and the Head of the Legal Affairs Department,This Circular hereby promulgates national technical standards for substances used to fortify food with micronutrients, including:
c) Enterprises may be granted permission for no more than one block out of the total three dual-frequency blocks (FDD) B
Article 1. 1. QCVN 3-5:2011/BYT National technical standard for substances used to fortify food with magnesium;
2. QCVN 3-6:2011/BYT National technical standard for substances used to fortify food with iodine.
This Circular takes effect from August 1, 2011.
Article 2. The Director of the Food Safety Administration, Heads of units under the Ministry of Health, units directly under the Ministry of Health; Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
Article 3. Trinh Quan Huan
DEPUTY MINISTER
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